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November 8, 2013 - GMP Announces Q3/13 Results

For further information about GMP Capital Inc., our results for third quarter 2013 and the meaning of certain references, this earnings release should be read in
conjunction with our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements as at and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 (Third
Quarter 2013 Financial Statements), and our management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 (Third Quarter 2013
MD&A), which can be accessed on our website at gmpcapital.com and on SEDAR at sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are expressed in
Canadian dollars and have been taken from our Third Quarter 2013 Financial Statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS).

Toronto, November 8, 2013 - GMP Capital Inc. (GMP) (TSX: GMP) today reported revenue of $42.6 million in third quarter
2013, down 26.6% compared with the same period a year ago. GMP recorded a net loss of $0.5 million and a diluted loss per
share of $0.01 in third quarter 2013 compared with a net loss of $0.4 million and a diluted loss per share of $0.03 in third quarter
2012.

“Business conditions for the quarter continued to be challenging as evidenced by low levels of both primary and secondary market
activity. That said, the balance sheet strength, operating efficiency and high variable cost orientation of our business allows us
to weather such challenging times and provides significant earnings leverage in better markets,” said Harris Fricker, Chief Executive
Officer, GMP. “And, market conditions aside, we continued to build our business in the quarter as evidenced by the transformative
transaction in our Wealth Management segment and continued expansion of our U.S. fixed income franchise.”

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Third Quarter 2013 versus Third Quarter 2012

• Revenue of $42.6 million compared with $58.1 million

• Net loss of $0.5 million compared with a net loss of $0.4 million

• On an adjusted basis1, GMP recorded a net loss of $1.1 million and a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $1.3
million compared with net income of $1.6 million and near break-even net loss attributable to common shareholders

• Diluted loss per share of $0.01 compared with a diluted loss per share of $0.03

• On an adjusted basis1, diluted loss per share of $0.02 compared with a diluted earnings per share of nil

• Return on common equity (ROE)1 of negative 1.2% compared with negative 3.2%

First Nine Months 2013 versus First Nine Months 2012

• Revenue of $151.8 million compared with $186.9 million

• Net income of $3.8 million compared with a net loss of $0.5 million

• On an adjusted basis1, GMP recorded a net loss of $0.3 million and a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $2.8
million compared with net income of $7.3 million and a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $0.5 million

• Diluted loss per share of $0.09 compared with a diluted loss per share of $0.13

• On an adjusted basis1, diluted loss per share of $0.04 compared with a diluted loss per share of $0.01

• ROE1 of negative 3.1% compared with negative 4.5%

Commenting further, Mr. Fricker said, “Our business has proven itself sustainable through persistent and extremely challenging
market conditions. This sustainability arises from the underlying strength of our franchise, our legacy of superior execution and
the depth of our client relationships. These factors should serve us well in better markets and activity to date in the current quarter
indicates a thaw in market conditions."

1. Considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting principles
(GAAP) under IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. This data should be read in conjunction with
the “Non-GAAP Measures” section at the end of this press release and the “Presentation of Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures” section in the
Third Quarter 2013 MD&A.

THIRD QUARTER 2013 BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Capital Markets

• Revenue of $38.5 million - a decrease of 25.0% compared with third quarter 2012 largely due to lower investment banking
revenue, led by a notable decline in client activity in the mining sector, and lower returns on principal transactions.

• Investment banking revenue of $17.7 million decreased 35.1% compared with third quarter 2012 largely due to lower advisory
and debt underwriting revenue, partly offset by a 77.7% increase in equity underwriting revenue.

• Principal transactions generated a net gain of $8.2 million in third quarter 2013 compared with a net gain of $9.9 million in
third quarter 2012. This decrease is largely due to higher losses on client facilitation trading partly offset by a 22.6% year-over-
year increase in net gains on client-related fixed income trading revenue to $9.5 million.

• Expenses of $37.8 million - a decrease of 25.2% compared with third quarter 2012 primarily due to a 22.4% decrease in
variable compensation, commensurate with lower revenue generation, as well as a year-over-year decrease in selling, general
and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses declined in third quarter 2013 reflecting lower
professional fees and lower transaction-related expense. Lower share-based compensation expense recorded in third quarter
2013 in connection with our 2011 acquisition of GMP Securities, LLC also contributed to the decline. Third quarter 2013
employee compensation and benefits expenses included a $1.5 million pre-tax recovery of previously accrued restructuring
charges.

• Income before income taxes of $0.6 million in third quarter 2013 compared with income before income taxes of $0.7 million
in third quarter 2012.

• On an adjusted basis1, near break-even performance in third quarter 2013 compared with income before income taxes of $5.3
million in third quarter 2012.

GMP Securities L.P. highlights:

• Participated in 36 underwriting transactions completed in Canada during third quarter 2013, valued at $4.9 billion, of which
we led or co-led seven of these transactions valued at $0.6 billion. Source: FPinfomart.

• Ranked sixth in the dollar value of common equity underwriting transactions completed in Canada during third quarter 2013
for which we were lead or co-lead. Source: FPinfomart.

• Wealth Management reported income before income taxes of $1.1 million in third quarter 2013 compared with a loss before
income taxes of $0.3 million in third quarter 2012 largely due to lower employee compensation and benefits expense at CQI
subsequent to the completion of the sale of certain advisory contracts relating to CQI's assets under management (AUM)
during the second quarter of 2013.

• Lower investment management and fee income reflects a decrease in AUM at CQI following the previously mentioned AUM
sale transaction. Other income includes $1.4 million recognized by GMP in third quarter 2013 on its preferred share investment
in Richardson GMP following dividend declarations by Richardson GMP.

Richardson GMP highlights:

The following information sets forth an overview of the consolidated financial results of Richardson GMP for the periods indicated,
on a 100% basis; noting, however, that GMP owns a 32.3% non-controlling interest of Richardson GMP as at September 30, 2013.

• Revenue of $38.4 million - an increase of 7.5% compared with third quarter 2012 primarily due to higher investment
management and fee income commensurate with increased average assets under administration (AUA)1.

• Earned adjusted net income2 of $4.2 million in third quarter 2013, up $1.5 million compared with third quarter 2012.

• Ended third quarter 2013 with AUA of $15.2 billion, up $0.7 billion or 5.1% compared with third quarter 2012, and 114
investment advisory teams, up from 110 teams at the end of third quarter 2012.

2. Considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure. This measure does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) under IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. This data should be read in conjunction
with the “Supplemental Information” section at the end of this press release and in the Third Quarter 2013 MD&A.

Richardson GMP Completes Acquisition of Macquarie Private Wealth Inc.

On November 1, 2013, Richardson GMP successfully completed the acquisition of Macquarie Group’s Canadian retail business,
Macquarie Private Wealth Inc. (MPW Canada). Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Richardson GMP acquired all of the
outstanding shares of MPW Canada for aggregate consideration of $132 million, which was partially funded through a combination
of a preference share and convertible debenture offering on a private placement basis. Concurrent with the closing, each of
Richardson Financial Group (RFG), a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, and GMP equally subscribed to a preference
share and convertible unsecured subordinated debentures offering by Richardson GMP for total proceeds of $70 million and $20
million, respectively. Richardson GMP also anticipates offering an additional $10 million of convertible debentures to its investment
advisors. If Richardson GMP’s investment advisors subscribe for less than $10 million of convertible debentures, GMP and/or
RFG will be permitted to subscribe for the balance. Richardson GMP believes this to be a transformational transaction that
reinforces its position as Canada's largest independent wealth management firm with an estimated $28 billion in AUA as of
November 1, 2013.

DIVIDENDS

On November 7, 2013, the board of directors of GMP declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, and a quarterly
cash dividend of $0.3438 per Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Share, Series B, each payable on December 31, 2013, to
the respective shareholders of record on December 10, 2013.

CONFERENCE CALL

A conference call and live audio webcast to discuss GMP’s third quarter results will be held this morning at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
GMP executives will host the call followed by a question-and-answer session for analysts and institutional investors. Interested
parties are invited to access the quarterly call on a listen-only basis by dialing 416-644-3414 or 1-800-814-4859 (toll free) or via
live audio webcast at http://www.gmpcapital.com/investor. A recording of the conference call will be available until Friday,
November 15, 2013, by dialing 416-640-1917 or 1-877-289-8525 (toll free) and entering access code 4639969#. The webcast will
be archived at http://www.gmpcapital.com/investor.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Consistent with GMP's management framework, management uses certain measures to assess GMP's financial performance, which
are not generally accepted accounting principle (GAAP) measures under IFRS. These measures do not have any standardized
meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Non-
GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income or comparable metrics determined in accordance with
IFRS as indicators of GMP's performance, liquidity, cash flows and profitability. For further information, refer to the “Presentation
of Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures” section in the Third Quarter 2013 MD&A.
The table below provides a reconciliation of GMP's reported results to its adjusted measures:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The following supplemental information reflects how management of Richardson GMP assesses the financial performance of
Richardson GMP.

Supplemental Financial Information - Richardson GMP

Richardson GMP's management assesses performance on both a reported and an adjusted basis and considers both basis to be
useful in assessing underlying, ongoing business performance. Presenting results on both basis also permits readers to assess the
impact of specified items on financial results. Richardson GMP's management use certain measures to assess the financial
performance of Richardson GMP that are not GAAP measures under IFRS. These measures do not have any standardized meaning
prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Non-GAAP
measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as
indicators of Richardson GMP's performance, liquidity, cash flows and profitability. Richardson GMP's management believes
adjusting certain results by excluding the impact of the specified items is more reflective of ongoing financial performance and
cash generating capabilities and provides readers with an enhanced understanding of how management views Richardson GMP's
core performance. For further information, refer to the "Supplemental Information" section in the Third Quarter 2013 MD&A.
The following table sets forth an overview of the consolidated financial results of Richardson GMP for the periods indicated, on
a 100% basis; noting, however, that GMP owns a 32.3% non-controlling interest of Richardson GMP as at September 30, 2013.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This press release contains “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. This information includes, but is not limited to,
statements concerning our 2013 objectives, our strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements made with respect to management's beliefs, plans,
estimates, projections and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not
historical facts. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “outlook”, “objective”, “may”, “will”,
“expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “should”, “plans” or “continue”, or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forwardlooking
information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in this press
release. GMP's primary business activities are both competitive and subject to various risks. These risks include market, credit, liquidity, operational and legal
and regulatory risks and other risk factors including, without limitation: variation in the market value of securities, volatility and liquidity of equity and fixed
income trading markets, volume of new financings and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), dependence on key personnel and sustainability of fees. Other factors,
such as general economic conditions, including interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations, may also have an effect on GMP's results of operations. Many of these
risks and uncertainties can affect GMP's actual results and could cause its actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking
information disclosed by management or on its behalf. For a description of additional risks that could cause our actual results to materially differ from our current
expectations, see “Risk Management” in the 2012 Annual MD&A and the Third Quarter 2013 MD&A and “Risk Factors” in GMP's 2013 Annual Information
Form dated March 13, 2013. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing GMP together with its consolidated operations controlled by it and its
predecessors (GMP Group). Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair the operations
of the GMP Group. Material assumptions or factors underlying the forward-looking information contained in this press release are set out in the “Business
Environment and Market Outlook” section of the Third Quarter 2013 MD&A and include, without limitation:uncertain economic conditions in Canada, tepid
investor confidence for the balance of 2013 and into early 2014, suppressed Canadian capital markets activity in GMP's core mid-market resource sectors during
this time frame. Although forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there
can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information. Certain statements included in this press release may be considered
a “financial outlook” for purposes of applicable Canadian securities laws, and as such the financial outlook may not be appropriate for purposes other than this
press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date of this press release, and should not be relied upon as
representing GMP's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, management and GMP's Board of
Directors undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.

ABOUT GMP CAPITAL INC.

GMP is a leading independent diversified financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, providing a wide range of
financial products and services to a global client base that includes corporate clients, institutional investors and high-net-worth
individuals in two integrated reporting segments. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking, including advisory
and underwriting services, institutional sales and trading and research through offices located in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, New
York, Connecticut, Miami, Dallas, London, Perth and Sydney. The Capital Markets segment conducts its business through the
following operating entities: GMP Securities L.P., GMP Securities, LLC, Griffiths McBurney Corp., GMP Securities Europe LLP
and GMP Securities Australia Pty Limited. Wealth Management consists of GMP's non-controlling ownership interest in Richardson
GMP Limited and the investment management and alternative investment products provided by CQI Capital Management L.P.
Richardson GMP Limited is a full-service independent firm focused on providing exclusive and comprehensive wealth management
and investment services delivered by an experienced team of investment professionals. GMP is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol “GMP”.For further information, please visit our corporate website at gmpcapital.com.

GMP Capital Inc.

GMP is a leading, Canadian independent financial services firm that currently operates through two business segments;
Operations Clearing and Wealth Management; and a corporate segment.
GMP(through RF Securities) provides carrying broker services to Richardson GMP and carrying broker services to Stifel's Canadian capital markets business.